[Faith-talk] Fwd: Morning Thoughts for Friday, May 27, 2011

[Amy Ragain]

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> From: Stephen Smith <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Date: May 27, 2011 7:13:27 AM CDT
> To: Morning Thoughts 1 <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Subject: Morning Thoughts for Friday, May 27, 2011
> 
> John 16:5-15 (NASB)
> The Holy Spirit Promised
> [5] “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ [6] “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. [7] “But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. [8] “And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; [9] concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; [10] and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me; [11] and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
> [12] “I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. [13] “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. [14] “He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you. [15] “All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose it to you.
> 
> Good morning my precious family!!  Today I rejoice in the belief that our young people are wrapping up their school year successfully, having achieved a measure of new wisdom and insight to the important things of life.  Only this morning I read a beautiful report of one who held down a job, excelled in grades, grew dramatically in spirit and in relationship with God and man!!  What joy fills our hearts when victory we see!!  
> 
> Today marks the last day of public school for many of our kids, so prayer is called for, prayer to God in their behalf, to guide their hearts and minds during the "free time" between job or other activity and bed.  There is so much opportunity for us all to excel in some type of service or endeavor that glorifies God, builds relationship with Him and with others in our lives.  I pray that each path will be illuminated by the truth of God's Word, that each soul will be strengthened by the very presence of His Holy Spirit.  I pray that caution balances exuberance and that as each life pushes the envelope of experience, safety and security will guard against calamity.
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> I pray that the bonds of love, friendship and security between parents and their children, and their children's children will grow and reveal heritage, honor, and commitment, from generation to generation.  Let service reign as a sign of God's Love in us and for us.  In short, I am praying for a most rewarding and fulfilling summer for you all!!
> 
> With great love, joy and hope!!!!
> 
> <3Steve:-))